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AM52BAV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AM52BAV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 197,012 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wing corroded
- Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 197,012 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wing corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 190,811 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion and blow on exhaust rear box
- steel wheel fitted to n/s/f
- handbrake travel
- front number plate
- corrosion o/s/f wing and o/s/r wheel arch
- condition n/s rack gaiter
- condition all brake pipes
- both rear brakes binding
21 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 190,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brakes binding
- steel wheel fitted to n/s/f
- handbrake travel
- front number plate
- corrosion o/s/f wing and o/s/r wheel arch
- corrosion and blow on exhaust rear box
- condition n/s rack gaiter
- condition all brake pipes
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 177,697 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,277 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion and blow on exhaust Borderline
- both front brake hoses perishing
- condition both steering rack gaiters
- condition of all brake pipes on vehicle
- corrosion both rear brake discs
- n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,013 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021 14 Jun 202624 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,315 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,801 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,292 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,948 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,781 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016 14 Jun 20269 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,206 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015 14 Jun 20266 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,525 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2014 14 Jun 20266 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,799 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2013 14 Jun 20269 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,685 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,069 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011 14 Jun 20268 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,409 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010 14 Jun 20268 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,513 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2009 14 Jun 202620 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 42,844 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,844 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,469 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2007 14 Jun 202616 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,207 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2007 14 Jun 20266 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,207 MI
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AM52BAV was registered on 2003-02-20
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